⏭
next track button
Unicode: 23ED
Description
Unicode character for 'PLAY' button or 'NEXT TRACK' symbol, typically depicted as a right-pointing triangle with two vertical lines to its right.
Group:
Symbols > av-symbol
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Not associated with an emotion, but rather a functional icon for media playback or navigation.
Backstory
This symbol, along with other media control icons like Play (▶️) and Pause (⏸️), originated from physical media players and VCRs. It was standardized in Unicode to represent these common user interface controls digitally.
Usage Examples
- Used in music players to skip to the next song: 'Click ⏭️ to go to the next track.'
- Used in video players to advance to the next scene or fast forward: 'Press ⏭️ to skip the intro.'
- On websites or apps to navigate through content: 'Go to the next page ⏭️.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Universally recognized as 'Fast Forward' or 'Next' in media players.
East Asian culture:
Same universal recognition as a media control icon.